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Navita Deonarine-Maharaj

PRINCES TOWN

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the Ministry of Education, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Skilled in fostering student engagement and building strong relationships with parents, ensuring a supportive learning environment. Committed to enhancing student success through innovative lesson planning and effective communication.


Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher 1 Primary

Ministry Of Education
02.2016 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Teacher Assistant (OJT)

On The Job Training Programme - South Office
2009 - 2011

Bank Teller

Republic Bank Limited
2007 - 2008
  • Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts.

Clerk Intern (OJT

On The Job Training Programme - South Office
04.2006 - 10.2006
  • Supported senior clerks with document preparation, resulting in smoother workflow and increased productivity.
  • Assisted with data entry tasks, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all assignments.

Internal Auditor

Angie's Fabric and Puja Store Limited
2005 - 2006
  • Identified and reported audit issues.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.

Clerk

Citizen's Insurance Agency
2005 - 2005

Education

Bachelor of Education - Special Needs Education

University Of Trinidad And Tobago (UTT)
Corinth Campus
10-2015

Business Studies

Princes Town Senior Comprehensive School
Princes Town, Trinidad And Tobago
01-2005

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Behavior management
  • Student engagement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Student assessment
  • Special education

Timeline

Teacher 1 Primary

Ministry Of Education
02.2016 - Current

Clerk Intern (OJT

On The Job Training Programme - South Office
04.2006 - 10.2006

Teacher Assistant (OJT)

On The Job Training Programme - South Office
2009 - 2011

Bank Teller

Republic Bank Limited
2007 - 2008

Internal Auditor

Angie's Fabric and Puja Store Limited
2005 - 2006

Clerk

Citizen's Insurance Agency
2005 - 2005

Bachelor of Education - Special Needs Education

University Of Trinidad And Tobago (UTT)

Business Studies

Princes Town Senior Comprehensive School
Navita Deonarine-Maharaj